The Public Contracting Law was modified by the Peruvian government

Through the Legislative Decree 1341, published on January 7, the Peruvian government has included a number of provisions amending the Public Contracting Law (Law 30225). The objective is to develop an effective procurement procedure that is carried out at the right time without neglecting the variables Quality and Price.

In the case of the selection processes that were initiated prior to the enactment of this Law, shall be governed by the rules in force at the time of their announcement.

From the date any controversy will be solved through Institutional Arbitration. The Entity will be responsible for carrying out the cost - benefit analysis, for which the cost in time and resources of the arbitration process must be considered.

The Law also establishes that the annual renewal of the National Registry of Suppliers (RNP) is not effective for having an indeterminate term, which does not preclude that is subject to a subsequent inspection. The document contains all the information related to the company, therefore, suppliers should only submit an affidavit before the Entities.

The information presented by the RNP is publicly accessible, except for the one regarding tax, banking or commercial.

Other aspects reached by the Legislative Decree are: Exclusions, contracting processes, responsibilities and impediments, participation in consortium, bidding or public tender.

To get more information on other scopes and or ask for advice on the subject you can write us to the following emails: omago@omcabogados.com and also marketing@omcabogados.com.pe